This week our 1590 WAKR Student Athlete of the Week is senior cross country runner Courtney Hill of East Community Learning Center (East HS). Courtney said she enjoys the camaraderie with her teammates, and striving to be the best each day. “The team in general, they always want to be…

This weeks 1590 WAKR male Student Athlete of the Week is Alex Grassie. Alex is a senior at Tallmadge High School and plays left tackle for the Blue Devils. One thing I picked up on about him was how well he was respected among his peers. As I was waiting…

Mogadore senior star football player Josh Tompkins is the WAKR Male Student Athlete of the Week for November 6th-13th. Josh is a three year letter winner for the football team and was the Wildcat team captain last year on their wrestling team. "It is a great place to play sports,…

This week's 1590 WAKR female Student Athlete of the Week is Maddie Grosklos from Arch-Bishop Hoban High School. Maddie is a Senior soccer standout for the Knights, and her team is getting ready to play for a Regional Championship this Saturday in Ravenna. Maddie, a lifelong resident of Akron, loves…

This week's 1590 WAKR male Student Athlete of the Week is Nate Mallue, a Cross Country runner at Jackson High School in Massillon. Nate is coached by Cross Country coach Kevin Walsh. Nate is a very nice and well mannered young man who has a deep love for Cross Country.…

This week's 1590 WAKR Student Athlete of the week is Hailey Gerrow, junior soccer star from Ellet HS. Hailey set the record for goals in a season and in a career as a junior, something she is very proud of. She does say that her teammates make soccer what it…

Stow-Munroe Falls senior football stud Jayson Gobble is the WAKR Male Student Athlete of the Week for October 23rd-October 30th. The talented Gobble has run for 1,310 yards with outstanding yards per carry average of 8.34. He has rushed for 23 touchdowns and caught an additional 2 scores. "Jayson has…

This week's 1590 WAKR Student Athlete of the Week is Alexis Meffert from Lake High School in Uniontown. She is a standout soccer player for the Bluestreaks, and will be a four-year letter winner. Alexis recently broke the single season scoring record this year by scoring 30 goals, breaking the…

This week's 1590 WAKR Student Athlete of the Week is senior volleyball player Baylie Huth from Mogadore High School. Baylie says she enjoys playing volleyball with her teammates and playing for coach Calley Lasure. "This year I've seen a lot of improvements, I love my team and we get along…

The 1590 WAKR male Student Athlete of the Week is Brian Schultz. Brian is a Senior at Firestone High School and a member of the Falcons golf team. Golf was a family affair for Brian, as he picked up the sport from his father and grandfather alike. His older brother…